J. Sterling Morton East High School is a public school that serves nearly 3,500 students in 10th through 12th grade. In addition to core classes needed to graduate, Morton East High School has classes that focus on fine arts, career and technical education. The career and technician program specifically gives students the skills and credentials that put them on a path toward success in their chosen field.
The high school also has Advanced Placement classes that offer college credit to high school students. J. Sterling Morton East High School also offers programs focusing on STEM, mentoring and special education. Students have the option to register for summer or night school as well.
Students have a variety of extracurricular activities to choose from including adventure club, auto club, bilingual club, culinary club, Future Business Leaders of America, French club and student government. Sports offered include baseball, basketball, football, golf, soccer, swimming, tennis, track and field, wrestling, water polo, cheerleading and many more.
J. Sterling Morton East High School offers its students an array of classes and activities to let them explore their academic interests and outside-of-school passions while in a positive learning environment.
J Sterling Morton East High School
Public High School
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Grade 10-12
2423 S Austin Blvd,
Cicero, IL
J. Sterling Morton High School District No. 201
School Details
Head of School
Mr. Frank S Zarate Jr
Student Teacher Ratio
20:1
Average SAT Score
1050
Average ACT Score
21
Math Proficiency
7%
Reading Proficiency
10%
Average GPA
3.37
Graduation Rate
79%
Niche Grade
C+
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C+
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B
B+
C+
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.37
Reading Proficiency
10%
Math Proficiency
7%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
20:1
Teachers
169
Full Time Teachers
169
Teachers in First or Second Year
18.6%
College Prep
Average SAT
1050
Math
510
Verbal
530
Average ACT
21
Math
20
English
21
Reading
22
Science
20
Number of AP Courses
20
AP Pass Rate
29.7%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
High
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low
GreatSchools Rating
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GreatSchools Rating Details
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
291:1
Student Diversity
Male
50.8%
Female
49.2%
Hispanic
93.3%
White
3.3%
Black
1.8%
Native American
1.2%
Two or more races
<1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
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Specialty School Programs
AP Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program
Colleges Students are Considering
Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Illinois Chicago
806 Students
Morton College
458 Students
Loyola University Chicago
452 Students
Dominican University
432 Students
DePaul University
414 Students
Northern Illinois University
344 Students
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
335 Students
Northwestern University
304 Students
Illinois State University
244 Students
Northeastern Illinois University
240 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology
191 Students
Nursing
189 Students
Business
141 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
104 Students
Biology
103 Students
Computer Science
72 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration
61 Students
Accounting
54 Students
Marketing
50 Students
Criminology
50 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
11/5/2024
The students who attend this school have plenty of resources they can use to ensure their success; teachers and counselors who are able to help whenever students need it, and websites they can visit for research. If a student choses to prepare for college, they can select classes that are right for them to ensure their future success. Overall, a great school where scholars can practice real life skills for the future.
10/2/2024
I was afraid at first but those 4 years went by pretty quickly, I enjoyed my bad and good days being in high school, some classes complicated me but teachers were willing to help me understand whatever I was struggling with. The only thing I would want them to change is their safety considering students can get into fights for no reason in a busy hallway and end up even hurting teachers and security which is who I worry more for than the students.
3/14/2024
The teachers are a great resource when you need someone to rely on or to talk to when wanting to learn something new or get involved in something new. My teachers have always supported me in all of my achievements and have helped me get to where I am now without no hesitation. When my mom passed away my teachers are who I could count on when I needed something. The teacher student relationship and support is amazing. The countless conversations with teachers have made me realize a lot and have opened a different perspective I didn't know I had.
GreatSchools Reviews
4/21/2015
I'm a former student Class of 72. Til this day my classmates get together a couple times a year for dinner and talk about growing up in Cicero. A few teacher's also join us. Many great times at Morton.
2/26/2014
It really bothers me when people talk bad about Morton East. Yes, the school is old, it's not in the best of neighborhoods and a lot of the kids don't give a care about their education. The teachers however care about the students and really try hard to provide them with a good education and learnin...
6/13/2013
This is a legitimate school. Offers what it can and is enough four our community. We may seem like trash to other people and schools but we at least work hard, I guess your snotty college preps don't teach you the value of honest and true hard work and desire to push ahead. I love being a mustang!
11/14/2011
when i was freshman parents would often tell my mom to transfer me from school. and although some were right the problems that i was going to face through out highschool most students face at any high school morton east is not a bad school often people say theres too much fights but where arent they...
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Map
Attendance Zone
About Cicero
List Price Range
$137K - $149K
Homes For Sale
0
Average Home Value
$288,761
Median Lot Size
3,484 Sq Ft
% Renters
51%
Household Income
$73,703
% of College Grads
10.9%
Median Age
34
Average House Size
2,030 Sq Ft
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Additional Schools in the Area
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Parks in this Area
Drexel Park
- Soccer
Manor Park
West Morton Park
- Picnic Area
- Pool
- Playground
Cicero Community Park
- Amphitheater
- Ice Skating Rink
- Multi-Purpose Field
Safety Town Park
- Playground
Morton Park
- Playground
Holmes Park
- Pool
- Playground
Clyde Park (District Pool)
- Picnic Area
- Pool
- Soccer
Warren Park Building
- Basketball
- Volleyball
- Playground
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